In response to students and members of our community who are highly allergic to fragrances and scents, the SLVUSD Board of Trustees adopted a California School Board Association policy to make all district classrooms and offices fragrant neutral.

Measure O

Measure O is a bond issue that was recently passed. Improvements to be made are: a new library, classrooms for SLE and BCE, improvements for the PAC and security and playground renovations. To view the measure and its progress in more detail click here

College and Career

About Us

San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District has a long history in the beautiful redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains above the blue expanse of the Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary. The area served by the district is one of forested mountains adjacent to the San Lorenzo River which meanders through our valley. The District extends 17 miles north of Santa Cruz, south of Los Gatos, east of Bonny Doon and west of Scotts Valley. The schools of the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District serve as focal points of the communities along the river. The three main, but small, towns of Felton, Ben Lomond and Boulder Creek consist of small business areas surrounded by residential areas.

Students attend their local elementary school through fifth grade at either San Lorenzo Valley Elementary or Boulder Creek Elementary. Secondary years are spent at SLV Middle School and SLV High School. In addition, students have the choice of attending our SLVUSD Charter School.

Board of Trustees

Mission Statement

Working Together to Ensure All Students Learn and are Fully Prepared for College and Career

Vision Statement

Students will be academically proficient with skills in critical thinking, creativity, communication and collaboration. Students will understand the importance of integrity and a strong work ethic while being self-directed and self-motivated. Students will graduate with the knowledge and skills needed for success in college and careers.

Performing Arts Center

Parents Rights

San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from discrimination based on actual or perceived rate, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or ore of these actual or perceived characteristics.

If you believe you have been discriminated against, immediately contact the school site principal and/or Director of Student Services at (831) 336-9678. A copy of SLVUSD's Uniform Complaint Policy is available upon request.

Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)

The new Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) law requires every school district must engage parents and the community to create a Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). The LCAP is intended to be a comprehensive planning tool. Each school district's LCAP must focus on eight priority areas that help all students succeed. The Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent have held ten meetings in the community sharing the goals and receiving input from the community to assist the District in developing this LCAP.

Our Support Groups

A continued thanks to our SLVUSD parent groups and local businesses for their ongoing generosity. Please support the local businesses and our parent groups.